Top Safety coil spring compressor tool buy guide by DNT Tools
What is a shock absorber?
A shock absorber is a mechanical part that sits beneath the wheel arches, and its role is to keep your tyres in permanent contact with the road so that you always have grip when you brake or turn a corner, and also ensures that you have a smooth, comfortable ride.
Why is it dangerous to drive with worn or damaged shock absorbers?
The average driver isn’t aware of the dangers of worn or broken shock absorbers, as they don’t see it or know about its function.Even worse, every time they drive themselves or others, they are at risk of an accident.
Here are the top ten dangers associated with worn/broken shock absorbers:
Reduced braking ability, which means longer stopping distances
ABS and ESP lose their efficiency
Increased risk of skidding on wet roads
Aquaplaning occurs at lower speeds
Less control in windy conditions or when caught in a crosswind
Increased driver tiredness
Increased wear and tear of tyres and other suspension parts
Uneven/oscillating headlight level dazzles on-coming drivers
Increased passenger discomfort
Increased risk of snaking when being towed
So,When you find your shock absorber is broken,Pls repair and replace them as soon as possible.
Here, You must use professional automotive special tool-Coil Spring Compressor Tools. But there are many types of this tools in market, A right spring compressor tools is very important.
How to choose the coil spring compressor tool?
1. according to your car shock absorber length and limited space about coil springs.
2.check the diameter of coil springs.
Almost car's coil spring compressor is lower than 17mm diameter.
3. The max loading of coil spring compressor.
(New) Heavy duty spring compressor with(left&right handed）
Max loading:2500kg
Max Jaw Opening:265mm
Duty spring compressor tool
Max jaw opening:317mm
Coil Spring Compressor Tools
Max Loading:980kg
Max jaw opening:265mm
Spring compressor For Mercedes
Max Loading:3650kg
Max jaw opening:250mm
spring compressor tool set
Max loading:1200kg
Max jaw opening:280mm
spring compressor tool with hook
Max loading:200kg
Max jaw opening:300mm
shock spring compressor set
Max loading:500kg
Max jaw opening:330mm
universal spring compressor
Max loading:150kg
Max jaw opening:300mm
